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Arrival
Day 1
Hiking from Marangu gate to Mandara Hut
Hiking from Marangu gate to Mandara Hut
After breakfast and orientation, travel (approximately an hour) to the_Kilimanjaro
National Park Gate, register, and start the climb. To reach the Mandara camp,
through the rain forest. It is a good idea to take a side excursion to Maundi Crater
to visit the area, which includes northern Tanzania and Kenya. Look for Colobus
monkeys, soaring Eucalyptus trees, and other wildlife in the rainforest.
◦ Elevation: 1860 m/6100 ft to 2700 m/8875 ft
◦ Distance: 8km/5mi
◦ Hiking Time: 3-4 hours
◦ Habitat: Montane Forest
◦ Meals included: lunch, dinner
◦ Budget Accommodations: Mandara Hut.
Day 2
Hiking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
Hiking from Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
On the 2nd day of your 5 days Mount Kilimanjaro Trek, After leaving the glades
of the rainforest, you travel along a trail on the wide moorlands until you reach the
Horombo camp. Amazing views can be seen from the top of Kibo and Mawenzi.
Look for enormous grounsels and lobelia. The effects of the altitude can start to
affect
you.
◦ Elevation: 2700m/8875ft to 3700m/12,200ft
◦ Distance: 12km/7.5mi
◦ Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
◦ Habitat: Heathland
◦ Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
◦ Budget Accommodations: Horombo Hut.
Day 3
Hiking from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Hiking from Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
While Ascending, we pass the last watering point and moving forwards to the
saddle of the Kilimanjaro. Between the peaks of Mawenzi and Kibo, the vegetation
is changing into a dessert alpine zone at 4000 meter.
This seven our walk will be taken in a slow pace, be careful for the first signs of
altitude sickness.
We will take our rest and dinner at the Kibo hut, here we prepare ourselves for the
summit climb.
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 4700m/15,500ft
Distance: 9km/5.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Hiking from Kibo Hut , Summit and Hike down to Horombo hut
Hiking from Kibo Hut , Summit and Hike down to Horombo hut
After midnight around 2 am in the morning, we begin our climb to reach the
summit. The beginning of this climb is done in the dark and requires headlamps or
flashlights. On a steep and heavy scree with snow we will reach Gilman’s point
(5861 meter), located on the crater rim. We continuing our trek of 2-4 hours to
ascend Uhuru Peak, which is the highest point in Africa. There are unbelievable
views take made this climb worth it! Have your picture taken at the summit, this
will be a life long lasting memory. From here we descend and stop over for lunch
and rest at Kibo hut, before continuing on to the Horombo encampment to
overnight.
Elevation: 4700m/15,500ft to 5895m/19,340ft
Down to 3700m/12,200ft
Distance: 6km/4mi up / 15km/9mi down
Hiking Time: 6-8 hours up / 6-8 hours down
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Uhuru Peak (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- Horombo Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Hiking Down from Horombo Hut to Marangu gate
Hiking Down from Horombo Hut to Marangu gate
After breakfast, a steady descent takes us down through moorland to the Mandara
Hut. Continue descending through lush forest path to the National Park gate at
Marangu. A vehicle will be waiting for you at Marangu gate to drive you back to
your hotel in Moshi. Here all hikers that reach the summit will get an official well-
earned certificate!
Elevation: 3700m/12,200ft to 1700m/5500ft
Distance: 20km/12.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Habitat: Forest
Meals: Breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
